Sterlington, Louisiana
Population: 1,276
Located in Ouachita Parish
Welcome to the city of Sterlington, Louisiana. Sterlington is located along the Ouachita River, which was named one of the most beautiful rivers in the world by National Geographic. Although the area is growing and developing at a great pace, Sterlington is still a small town at heart. Characterized by a calm and friendly atmosphere, you'll find residents are never too busy to lend a helping hand or say hello. For arts and theater enthusiasts, the nearby Twin Cities (also known as Monroe and West Monroe) offers the Masur Museum of Art; Twin City Ballet Company; Monroe Symphony Orchestra; Madrigal Dinners; Brown Bag Concerts and University of Louisiana at Monroe Concert Series. The Strauss Playhouse offers regular performances throughout the year and Impresario's Choice offers a Broadway Series at the Monroe Civic Center. The Monroe Civic Center has a variety of performances and concerts each year. Known throughout the country as Sportsman's Paradise, northeast Louisiana boasts many outdoor and recreational facilities. Our mild climate encourages year-round outdoor activity. Whether you decide to visit for a short time or stay for a while, we hope your experience in Monroe gives you fond memories that will last a lifetime. Sterlington has become a hub for those who need to work in the Twin Cities, but want to come home to solitude and a real sense of country. Industry in the Twin Cities is well balanced and diversified. Among the major industries are Graphics Packaging, manufacturers of Kraft paper, corrugated containers, and paper bags; Koch Nitrogen, methanol and ammonia producers; Guide Corporation, automobile head lamps production; CenturyTel, telephone communications and State Farm Insurance, Mid-South Regional office. Education is of paramount importance to the residents of Sterlington, and once the students have graduated from the wonderful high schools, they have a spectrum of choices, ranging from Ouachita's college community, which had its advent in 1931 with the founding in Monroe of Northeast Louisiana University. Today the University of Louisiana at Monroe, one of the state's leading institutions of higher learning, is a four-year university with an enrollment of more than 8,000 students. Come and see why Sterlington is one of the most popular places for new residents, both local and national to relocate. This is one town to keep your eye on, because it is definitely moving ahead to the future, which looks bright!
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